Caulerpa stellata Harvey ex J.Agardh 1873
Publication Details
Caulerpa stellata Harvey ex J.Agardh 1873: 38
Published in: Agardh, J.G. (1873 '1872'). Till algernes systematik. Nya bidrag. Lunds Universitets Års-Skrift, Afdelningen for Mathematik och Naturvetenskap 9(8): 1-71.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Caulerpa is Caulerpa prolifera (Forsskål) J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Caulerpa nummularia Harvey ex J.Agardh.
Type Information
Type locality: Tonga; (Silva & al. 1996: 831)
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), stellate, with narrow divisions radiating from the center like the rays of a star (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 26 November 1999 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 15 December 2015
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M.D. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 15 December 2015. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 13 November 2024
